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07/18/2026

Leave the pickles to Picklesburgh! An Identity Protection PIN helps lock your tax account from ID thieves trying to file fraudulent tax returns using your information. To avoid future issues, the urges you to sign up: www.irs.gov/ippin

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07/15/2026

Higher fuel prices prompted the IRS to raise the business, medical, and qualified moving rates for mileage on or after July 1, 2026.

07/14/2026

Many people earn extra money from hobbies. But when does a hobby become a business? Learn what the says to consider when determining whether an activity is a hobby or business for tax purposes: https://ow.ly/H69C50Z7lWT

And happy hunting to those headed to the Brimfield Antique Show in Massachusetts!

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07/10/2026

The is simplifying penalty relief. The new Automatic Exemption from Penalty, or AEP, is a systemic administrative relief program that provides penalty relief for taxpayers with a history of filing and paying on time. AEP applies to eligible original returns beginning with tax year 2025 and 2026 quarterly returns, as well as future tax periods. https://ow.ly/1KzR50ZlL2N

07/07/2026

If you're sending your child to a summer day camp, you may be eligible to claim the cost through the Child and Dependent Care Credit. Learn more from the : www.irs.gov/dependentcare

07/03/2026

As tax refund delivery methods transition to fully electronic federal payments, Direct Deposit remains the safest and quickest way to receive your refund. Join the age of electronic options: irs.gov/directdeposit

07/03/2026

Don’t be misled by the extravagant promises made by promoters of tax schemes. Report tax scams and fraud to the at www.irs.gov/SubmitATip

07/01/2026

IRS Penalty Refund Alert — Deadline July 10, 2026
Did you pay IRS penalties or interest between 2020–2023? A recent court ruling (Kwong v. United States) found the IRS may have improperly charged failure-to-file, failure-to-pay, or underpayment interest during the COVID-19 disaster period (1/20/2020–7/10/2023).
You may be entitled to a refund — but the IRS won't do this automatically. You have to file a claim, and the deadline is July 10, 2026.
What to do:
1️⃣ Pull your free IRS account transcripts for 2020–2022 at irs.gov
2️⃣ File Form 843 (current version, Rev. 12-2024) for each affected year/penalty
3️⃣ Write "Protective Refund Claim Pursuant to Kwong v. United States" at the top
The IRS is appealing this ruling, so nothing is guaranteed — but filing now preserves your right to a refund if it holds up. Miss the deadline, and that right is gone for good.
Questions about your specific situation? Reach out — but note that DIY filing instructions like this are general info, not personalized advice. 📋

07/01/2026

Does your earn income through social media? You may have tax responsibilities to consider. On , learn what the says about reporting income from online activities.

Here are the details: www.irs.gov/smallbiz

06/30/2026

With contributions set to begin July 4, new IRS guidance gives qualifying individual donors a path to avoid filing a gift tax return.

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